Current Market Report

New Year, New Market?

By Brian Fox | January 2017

Looks like we’re trading 2017 Hurricanes for winter cyclones and a Polar Vortex. A historically high MDI will stay high with this weather being the driving force. A resurgent economy, a long-awaited infrastructure proposal and new tax cuts will help ease the pain of these higher rates.

Here is a brief market overview and report on all the factors driving the current market, our expectations for where it’s headed, and most importantly, how to manage this market and come out on top!

Shippers are paying premium rates as the strong surge in business that began last year pushes ...download for the rest of the story:

Is it a “Trump Bump”, ELD’s, Hurricane Hangover, all of the above?

By Brian Fox | December 2017

We know President Trump thinks he is driving the economy, but regardless if you agree, the economy and all the other factors swirling around our market will keep this roller coaster going for some time.Here is a brief market overview and report on all the factors driving the current market, our expectations for where it’s headed, and most importantly, how to manage this market and come out on top!

A stronger economy has been pushing more loads into the marketplace, and after a record-breaking...download for the rest of the story:

Published November 2017

Is this the perfect storm to drive down capacity and drive up rates?

By Brian Fox

No, but it’s certainly a turbulent and volatile market right now.

Here is a brief market overview and report on all the factors driving the current market, our expectations for where it’s headed, and most importantly, how to manage this market and come out on top!

A stronger economy has been pushing more loads into the marketplace while capacity has been shrinking with fewer drivers on the road. As this was a slower, smaller storm front, Mother Nature intervened with much bigger...download for the rest of the story: